as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics
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as in communing
to form a close personal relationship
a man attempting to bond with his new and mistrustful stepson
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Recent Examples of bonding
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Athie finds warmth in Olivier’s detachment, ably using his deep voice for a stilted delivery that makes this wayward man feel quite at home bonding with a single chair.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
Many fundamental aspects of teamwork—such as spontaneous collaboration, real-time feedback and informal bonding—are harder to cultivate in a virtual environment.
—Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Anyway, Anthony Hopkins plays an old man with a mysterious power bonding with a preteen boy, played warmly by the late Anton Yelchin.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
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Actresses Bailey Bass and India de Beaufort sat side-by-side bonding over their love of Mai’s fun flamingo prints.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Athie finds warmth in Olivier’s detachment, ably using his deep voice for a stilted delivery that makes this wayward man feel quite at home bonding with a single chair.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
Many fundamental aspects of teamwork—such as spontaneous collaboration, real-time feedback and informal bonding—are harder to cultivate in a virtual environment.
—Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Anyway, Anthony Hopkins plays an old man with a mysterious power bonding with a preteen boy, played warmly by the late Anton Yelchin.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonding
Noun
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Linking the robots was a job of magnets that could rotate to maintain adhesion regardless of their orientation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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The only definitive diagnostic method is laparoscopy, during which lesions can be removed and the disease staged based on the depth, location, and type of adhesions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Something stretchy like nylon or cling wrap would be much better.—
Patrick Mercier,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2020
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Beneath the ocean’s surface, abalone cling to the seabed with a strong, foot-like appendage and dwell in radiant shells to stay safe from predators.—
Grant Stringer,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Veo 2 appears to be winning the battle for prompt adherence—the ability to faithfully translate textual descriptions into corresponding visuals.—
Moin Roberts-Islam,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This lack of adherence to existing legislation highlights the inefficiencies within Maryland’s licensing system.—
Charles E. Sydnor,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonding. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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